Nikon SB-910

Nikon SB-910:

Nikon has just launched its new flagship i-TTL flashgun; the Nikon SB-910.

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Light: Science and Magic, Fourth Edition

Light: Science and Magic, Fourth Edition:

The usefulness of many photography books decreases rapidly when they are tied to technology or software, such as to the latest camera models or Photoshop version.  By contrast, photography books that teach basic principles can retain their value for many, many years.  The international bestseller Light: Science and Magic is just such a book.  The fourth edition continues to live up to the high standard set by its earlier editions. (See my review of the third edition here for more detail about this book.)

How can you feel truly comfortable in your understanding of a subject if you do not understand the elemental concepts first?  Photographers should know the fundamental, immutable truths about light and how it interacts with the rest of the physical world.  I have no doubt that you can be successful at photography without fully comprehending the laws and nature of light, but how much better you would be if you had a grasp of the basics. That is what this book teaches, and it is why it belongs in your library if you are at all serious about the art and craft of photography.

For those of you who already have the third edition and are wondering if it is worth the cost to purchase the fourth, I’d say no.  Though the latest edition is updated and expanded, in my opinion, it is not a big enough improvement to justify the cost.  On the other hand, if you do not have the third edition, then by all means you owe it to yourself to get a copy of the book considered to be the gold standard in lighting.

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Book Details

Title: Light: Science and Magic, Fourth Edition

Publisher: Focal Press

Authors: Fil Hunter, Paul Fuqua, Steven Biver

ISBN-13: 978-0240812250

Length: 326 pages

Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches

Publication Date: 2011-09-22; 4 edition

Format: Paperback

Full Disclosure: I received this book as a review copy from the publisher.  This never influences my opinion or review of a book.

 

Article: Android and iOS App Tools For Photographers

Article: Android and iOS App Tools For Photographers:

Mobile photography and app blogger Joanne Carter takes a look at the growing number of iOS and Android apps that are designed as photography tools. Whether you need to plan a sunset shoot, manage legal forms for your models, calculate flash exposure, or transfer files to your mobile device while you are shooting wirelessly, this article looks at some of the best apps currently available for both enthusiast and professional photographers.

NASA captures the earth at night with Nikon D3S

NASA captures the earth at night with Nikon D3S:

German videographer Michael König has compiled a breathtaking HD video from footage shot from the International Space Station. The original video clips, that König has processed and set to music, were created from a series of time-lapse stills of the Earth at night and include footage of Aurora Borealis and Australis. Viewing the original still images on NASA's 'The Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth' website reveals they were shot with a Nikon D3S with 17-35mm F2.8 and 14-24mm F2.8 lenses (via Daily Mail).

Roundup: Third-party Lenses for Enthusiasts

Roundup: Third-party Lenses for Enthusiasts:

We've published our roundup of ten of the most interesting third-party lenses for enthusiast photographers. There are a huge number of lenses available from third-party manufacturers that at least match, and sometimes exceed the quality of more expensive models from camera manufacturers. In this four-page roundup, Matt Golowczynski highlights ten stand-out lenses by category.

Buyers' Guide: 10 photography accessories for under $250

Buyers' Guide: 10 photography accessories for under $250:

Affordable accessories roundup published. Photography can be an expensive hobby, but there are plenty of photographic accessories available that won't break the bank. In this buyers' guide Matt Golowczynski focuses on ten accessories for less than $250 that deserve a place on your holiday season shopping list.

7. İstanbul Animasyon Festivali Başlıyor !

7. İstanbul Animasyon Festivali Başlıyor !:

Bu yıl yedincisi düzenlenen İstanbul Animasyon Festivali 22 Kasım 2011'de başlıyor!

Pera Müzesi'nde animasyon severleri bekleyen festival, 27 Kasım Pazar günü 21.00'daki Neşeli Çizgiler - Yemek Üzerine ile son bulacak.

Özellikle de son iki yılın en iyi animasyon filmlerinin gösterileceği festivalde
stop motion konusunda en ünlü stüdyolardan Nuku Film’den Mati Kutt’un son filmi Sky Song da festivalde gösterilecek 214 filmden sadece biri.

Birçok ülkeden çeşitli animasyon filmlerini izleme fırsatı bulabileceğimiz festivalde 28 Türk animasyon filmini de izleme şansımız olacak.

Festival programına ise buradan ulaşabilirsiniz.

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